Study the word list: oi and oy words (copy)

In one-syllable words, there are two ways of spelling the /oi/ sound: oi and oy. Use oi in the middle of a word and oy at the end. This list will help you practise spelling the oi sound in a mixture of oi and oy words.

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boil	Let the water boil before making tea.
foil	Cover the meat with foil to keep it warm.
soil	This garden soil is good quality.
spoil	Please don't spoil the game by cheating.
toil	Toil means to work long and hard.
coin	Toss a coin to see who pays the bill.
join	Let's all join in the singing.
loin	Loin of lamb is a very tender meat.
joint	My hip joint is hurting after that long run.
void	Void means empty or invalid.
hoist	Use a hoist to lift a heavy weight.
joist	You need a new joist fitted above that door.
moist	This chocolate cake is very moist.
choice	There's a choice of four desserts.
voice	I've a sore throat and I've lost my voice.
noise	Did you hear that strange noise?
boy	The new boy in school was named Luke.
joy	The baby has brought them great joy.
toy	That child has far too many toys.